Capitol Reef Country is a hiking and biking heaven!!
With everything from easy walks to strenuous overnight hikes, and fat tire trails at every ability, enjoy our outdoors!
In addition to the hikes listed here, contact a guide from our Tour Guides page for more hiking information.
Capitol Reef National Park provides the following day hikes:
* CAPITOL GORGE - 1 mile. Easy; mostly level walking along narrow wash bottom with sheer canyon walls plus Pioneer Register and waterpockets or "tanks."
* CASSIDY ARCH -1 3/4 miles. Strenuous; climbs steeply from floor of Grand Wash to high cliffs, ending above the arch.
*CHIMNEY ROCK - 3 1/2* miles. Strenuous; climbs up switchbacks to upper loop; views of Chimney Rock and panoramas; self guiding trail.
*COHAB CANYON - 1 3/4 miles. Strenuous for first 1/4 mile, then moderate; climbs to a hidden canyon above the campground.
* FREMONT GORGE - 2 1/4 miles. Strenuous; crosses Johnson Mesa, then climbs steeply to 1,000 feet above the Fremont River.
*FREMONT RIVER - 1 1/4 miles. Very easy first 1/2 mile, strenuous thereafter; through orchards to overlook of the valley; self guiding trail.
*FRYING PAN -3 miles. Strenuous; follows ridge of Capitol Reef escarpment.
*GOLDEN THRONE - 2 miles. Strenuous; climbs from bottom of gorge to top of cliffs and views of the base of Golden Throne; panoramas.
*GOOSENECKS -1/10 mile. Easy; views of Sulphur Creek Canyon, panoramas, interesting rock formations beside the trail.
*GRAND WASH - 2 1/4 miles. Easy; mostly level walking along narrow wash bottom with sheer canyon walls rising on both sides.
*HICKMAN BRIDGE -1 mile. Moderate; self-guiding nature trail leads under Hickman Natural Bridge.
*NAVAJO KNOBS - 4 1/2 miles. Strenuous; follows trail to Rim Overlook; then climbs another 2 1/4 miles for a 360 degree panorama.
*OLD WAGON TRAIL - 3 1/2* miles. Strenuous; follows wagon route on Miners Mountain; panoramic views of the Waterpocket Fold.
*RIM OVERLOOK -2 1/4 miles. Strenuous; ends on top of 1000 foot cliffs with spectacular views of the orchards, campground, and southward along the Waterpocket Fold.
*SUNSET POINT -1/3 mile. Easy; panoramic views of cliffs and domes; dramatic lighting at day's end.
*NOTE: All distances are ONE-WAY except for those marked with an asterisk (*), which indicates loop trails. Trail Difficulty Ratings: Very Easy - smooth path over level ground. Easy - uneven ground, but fairly level. Moderate - some steep grades, some level sections. Strenuous - steep grades, uneven terrain, and long, steady climbs.**Trail information courtesy of Capitol Reef National Park.